Tennessee Song
Discover the Heartfelt Journey Through Tennessee's Green Hills
Lyrics
My eyes have seen a million pretty things
Expressing the visual experiences of the speaker, having witnessed numerous beautiful things.
In the world and in a girl
Acknowledging the beauty found both in the world and in relationships with others.
In the gold sun sinkin' in the deep blue sea
Describing a picturesque scene with the sun setting in the deep blue sea.
But nothin' compares to the rolling hills of green
Stating that nothing surpasses the beauty of the green rolling hills.
Birthplace of the first love that was given to me
Referring to the birthplace of the speaker's first love and its significance.
I am headed to the yard of God
Expressing the speaker's destination, the divine yard or sacred place.
The heart of Tennessee
Identifying the heart of Tennessee as the speaker's destination.
Treasure of the world
Highlighting Tennessee as a treasure in the world, emphasizing its value.
Home sweet home to me
Describing Tennessee as a beloved and comforting home for the speaker.
My ears have heard a million morin' birds
Referring to the speaker's auditory experiences, hearing a variety of sounds.
Sad songs, sing along
Mentioning the presence of sad songs and the act of singing along to them.
Hey, a few that nobody's ever heard
Noting the existence of a few songs that are unknown to most people.
But none as loud as the song they're singin' out
Emphasizing the volume and significance of a specific song, possibly personal to the speaker.
Tellin' my mama on the mountain
Narrating a message conveyed to the speaker's mother on a mountain.
I am Appalachia bound
Expressing the speaker's journey or connection to Appalachia.
I am headed to the yard of God
Reiterating the speaker's destination, the divine yard or sacred place.
The heart of Tennessee
Reaffirming the heart of Tennessee as the speaker's destination.
Treasure of the world
Reemphasizing Tennessee as a treasure in the world, underscoring its value.
Home sweet home to me
Reiterating Tennessee as a beloved and comforting home for the speaker.
I am headed to the yard of God
Reiterating the speaker's destination, the divine yard or sacred place.
The heart of Tennessee
Reaffirming the heart of Tennessee as the speaker's destination.
Treasure of the world
Reemphasizing Tennessee as a treasure in the world, underscoring its value.
Home sweet home to me
Reiterating Tennessee as a beloved and comforting home for the speaker.
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